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Help plea in hunt for porn offender
POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a missing child porn offender from Scotland who has links with Blackpool.
Fraser McLaughlin, from the Hamilton area of South Lanarkshire, was last seen boarding a ferry for Northern Ireland, on May 5.
Mr McLaughlin has a conviction for contravening sections of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 that relate to the taking, permitting to be taken, making, distributing, showing and possessing indecent photographs of children.
He is described as white, 6ft tall, of heavy build, and has red hair that is greying. He also has a small white moustache and wears glasses.
He was last seen wearing a cloth cap and a red and blue waterproof jacket with white piping on the sleeves, possibly 'Lonsdale' brand, with a white sweater under the jacket.
The officer leading the investigation, Det Insp David Tassie, said: "There have been sightings in the Blackpool area where Mr McLaughlin has strong ties. Mr McLaughlin is a diabetic who suffers from a heart complaint and has not had access to any prescribed medication since his disappearance."
Call Blantyre Police on 01698 202540 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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